Saratoga Springs stabbing suspect arrested

Published 11:25 pm, Friday, October 19, 2012

SCHENECTADY — Saratoga Springs police have arrested a Schenectady man they say is responsible for stabbing another man after a barroom quarrel in the Spa City led to a street-side brawl.

The Sept. 23 stabbing on Broadway put the victim in the hospital with multiple wounds to his abdomen, though he has since recovered. Michael Bies, 26, of Albany Street was arrested Friday evening in Schenectady, police said.

Police say an initial argument between Bies, the victim and each of their friends took place at a Caroline Street bar, and all were eventually escorted out. Later that night, Bies and at least six friends attacked the victim from behind, police said.

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Police tracked Bies down with the help of a witness and security camera footage. He was arraigned in Saratoga County Court on second-degree assault and criminal possession of a weapon charges and remains in county jail on $10,000 bail. His next court date is Tuesday.